Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a leading consulting firm, and they are seeking a Project Manager for their Automotive Consulting team. The role involves leading the delivery of PC Transformation initiatives, coordinating teams, managing partner relationships, and ensuring successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate workshops to align on operating models, process swim lanes, and SOP frameworks
- Coordinate with internal teams (Digital Workplace, Finance, Sourcing, Service Desk) and external partners (FutureTech, DFS, Dell, NextThink)
- Define and document end-to-end processes for procurement, configuration, deployment, reclamation, and financial controls
- Develop and maintain process maps, operating models, and SOPs for approval, sourcing, RMA, asset refresh, deployment, loaner programs, disposal, contract renewal, and asset donation
- Oversee integration of ServiceNow workflows, catalog management, and automation
- Support NextThink deployment, telemetry mapping, KPI definition, and dashboard rollout
- Finalize leasing terms, consolidation cadence, and financial processes
- Manage invoicing, AP setup, contract renewals, and lease expirations
- Establish and execute change management and communications plans for rollout
- Track and report on action items, risks, and approvals
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- MBA or master's strongly preferred
Benefits
- Eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, subject to applicable plan terms.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus PTO
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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